NATURAL HEALTHCARE

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Do you want to live a healthy and stress free life?. You can experience a new and improved lifestyle for yourself and your family by changing the way you live your life. To do this you will need to take care of yourself with the right nutrition, exercise regularly and stay fit and healthy. Natural health products will help you to achieve this fitter, healthier and better lifestyle, which will also improve your self esteem and well-being. 

It is very important to use products from scientifically proven natural sources. It is a fact that nature has always intended us to live in peace and harmony with our environment; by taking the proper care and attention of our body we will benefit from good health. However the modern world exposes us to many environmental challenges and stress, which means that we compromise the normal functions of our body and this has a negative effect. What is it that we need to do to feel better in ourselves and to live a healthier and more rewarding life?

Herbal Remedies provides a complete system of healing and disease prevention and is one of the oldest and most natural forms of medicine. Herbal medicine is holistic medicine (medicine which considers the whole person, physically and psychological, rather than just the diseased part), which means that it is able to look beyond the the symptoms to the underlying systemic imbalance.  When this is correctly applied herbal medicine provides real and permanent solutions to real health problems.

Herbal Remedies can be regarded as the forerunner of modern pharmacology and today is used as an effective and more natural method of the treatment and prevention of illness. Nowhere is the effiectiveness of herbalism more evident than in the problems relating to the nervous system.  Stress, anxiety, tension and depression are connected to most illnesses and are known to contribute to duodenal and gastric ulceration, irritable bowel syndrome and other gut related pathologies.

Herbalists rely on their knowledge of botanical remedies to rectify a type of human malfunction; this is the conflict between the human body's voluntary nervous system and the autonomic processes which usually leads to illness. For example a herbalist will treat a dermatological problem using 'alternatives' that are specific to the the skin problem. They will then apply circulatory stimulants to assist in the removal of toxins from the area, with remedies to reinforce other of elimination such as the liver and kidneys. Orthodox medicine will approach this dermatological problem in a different way. It will treat the skin problem by suppressing the symptoms with steroids which will be of less benefit to the patient because of likely side effects, such as drug dependence, increased toxicity and drowsiness.

Herbs are free from toxicity and habituation. They are organic substances unlike man made synthetic chemicals and therefore they possess an affinity with the human body. Restoring a sense of well-being and relaxation is necessary for optimum health and for the process of self healing.

Regular fitness will provide the following health benefits:-

• Keep you young. Workouts such as brisk walking or cycling boost the amount of oxygen consumed during exercise. Improving your aerobic capacity by just 15 to 25 percent would be like taking 10 to 20 years off your age. Aerobic exercise may also stimulate the growth of new brain cells in older adults. 
• Reduce infections. Moderate workouts temporarily stimulate the immune system by increasing the aggressiveness or capacity of immune cells. That may explain why people who exercise catch fewer colds. 
• Prevent heart attacks. Not only does exercise raise "good" HDL cholesterol and lower blood pressure but new research shows it reduces arterial inflammation, another risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. 
• Ease asthma. New evidence shows that upper-body and breathing exercises can reduce the need to use an inhaler in mild cases of asthma. 
• Control blood sugar. Exercise helps maintain a healthy blood-sugar level by increasing the cells' sensitivity to insulin and by controlling weight. Regular brisk walking can significantly cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 
• Protect against cancer. Exercise and fitness may reduce colon-cancer risk by speeding wastes through the gut and lowering the insulin level. And it may protect against breast and prostate cancer by regulating hormone levels. 
• Combat stress. Regular aerobic exercise lowers levels of stress hormones. For many people, exercise helps relieve depression as effectively as antidepressant medication. 
• Relieve hot flashes. Increasing fitness by walking or practicing yoga enhances mood and reduces some menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats. 
• Protect men's health. Pelvic exercises help prevent erectile dysfunction and possibly benign prostate enlargement, a common cause of urinary problems. 

• Prolong life. Studies lasting many years have consistently shown that being active cuts the risk of premature death by about 50 percent for men and women.

A well balanced diet consists of the the appropriate balance of foods from the three main food groups, i.e. proteins, carbohydrates and fats. The size of the portions eaten and the balance between carbohydrates, proteins and fats really depend on the physical characteristics of the individual and on the fitness regime that they are following.

While plants, vegetables and fruits are known to help reduce the incidence of chronic disease, the benefits on health posed by plant-based foods, as well as the percentage of which a diet needs to be plant based in order to have health benefits is unknown. Nevertheless, plant-based food diets in society and between nutritionist circles are linked to health and longevity, as well as contributing to lowering cholesterol, weight loss, and in some cases, stress reduction.

A healthy and balanced diet is usually defined as a diet in which nutrient intake is maintained, and cholesterol, salt, sugar and fat are reduced. The idea of a healthy diet is often used by a government to ensure that people are well "protected" against common illnesses, as well as conditions which stem from poor diet; of which many problems such as headaches, lethargy, lowered sexual drive, heart disease, alcohol poisoning and obesity may be attributed.

The definition of a healthy diet by some is also thought of as a diet which will combat or prevent illness. When eating healthily, the likelihood of succumbing to common minor illnesses, such as the common cold and lesser forms of influenza, is decreased, mainly because consumption of a healthy diet would provide ample nutrients and energy for the body, so as to help stave off such illnesses. Similarly, a healthy diet will aid the body during recovery from illness. The myth of "Starve a cold, feed a fever" is a common misconception, particularly in the United Kingdom. This is a myth in every sense of the word because providing the body with nutrients during illness is actually beneficial - nutrient and energy stores would be replenished, allowing for more energy to be used by the body to combat illness.

A well-balanced diet is the most important requirement for healthy living. Good nutrition helps reduce the risk of getting a large number of diseases, from diabetes to heart disease. Organic foods, particularly organic fresh foods are fast becoming a popular choice among people who care about themselves and the environment. Therefore for a total approach to healthy, natural and nutritious eating, organically grown foods are definitely the answer.

1. Organic food generally contains higher levels of the natural goodness of vitamins and essential minerals as well as antioxidants.  
2. Organically produced foods are not treated with pesticides and other chemicals used in conventional farming which leave high levels of residues in non-organic food.  
3. Organic food does not contain any additives as these can lead to serious health problems.  
4. Organic farming does not use antibiotics or hormones, reducing our reliance on drugs.   
5. Organic standards ban the use of genetic modification in crops and ingredients.  
6. Organic farming promotes high standards of welfare for animals which results in better conditions and treatment.  
7. Organic farming supports our environment and wildlife, reducing the risk of pollution and dangerous wastes, and promoting healthy fertile soils and crops.  

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